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Rockhampton Ring Road: Engagement of contractors
Posted on July 6th, 2022
Capricorn Enterprise together with local business and Industry professionals attended an information briefing at the Frenchville Sports Club on the $1.065 billion Rockhampton Ring Road project in late June. The engagement of contractors for each work package was announced with… Read more »
Discover ‘what’s on’ along the Tropic of Capricorn – Upcoming events
Posted on June 28th, 2022
The next two months across our destination are filled with spectacular sporting events and fabulous festivals to get your engine running, heart racing and soul singing. And with a sub-tropical climate creating perfect winter days to get outdoors, these unique… Read more »
Tourism Experience Development Fund launched
Posted on June 28th, 2022
On 28 June 2022, the Honourable Stirling Hinchliffe MP, Minister for Tourism, Innovation and Sport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics and Paralympics Sport and Engagement, officially launched the new $15M Tourism Experience Development Fund. The new Fund is… Read more »
Expression of Interest for The Station Development tenancy and development options
Posted on June 28th, 2022
Livingstone Shire Council has released an Expression of Interest (EOI) for tenancy and development options for The Station (Council owned site) in James Street Yeppoon. The EOI opened on Friday 24th June and closes on Friday 15 July 2022. Council’s… Read more »
State Budget 22/23 – Mount Morgan the big winner in Central Queensland
Posted on June 22nd, 2022
$40.4 million over three years to construct a drinking water pipeline from Gracemere to Mt Morgan, as well as necessary water infrastructure upgrades in Gracemere, is the big winner in CQ from the State budget announced yesterday. A number of… Read more »
Volunteers familiarise with the breathtaking beauty of Byfield
Posted on June 22nd, 2022
Recently, volunteers from the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre in Yeppoon joined their supervisor, Sarah, on a day trip to Byfield to familiarise themselves with the location in order to share their knowledge with visitors. The team spent some time… Read more »
Towards 2032 – Action Plan for Tourism Recovery
Posted on June 22nd, 2022
Released yesterday alongside the State Budget 22/23 was the Tourism Industry Reference Panel’s Final Action Plan (PDF, 11.8 MB) , after a year in the making, which outlines key recommendations for the next decade, aligning with Queensland hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic… Read more »
Coastal farm bursting with unique taste sensation
Posted on June 21st, 2022
They have been held in high regard by Indigenous peoples for medicinal purposes for centuries, and now, this unique fruit bursting with flavour and character, is making itself known on the menus of many restaurants right here on the Capricorn… Read more »
National brand embarks on Capricorn Coast
Posted on June 21st, 2022
The hallmark of Australian holiday accommodation, Dreamtime Resorts have made their first foray in Central Queensland, with the recent purchase of three key Capricorn Coast properties – Salt Apartments, Echelon Apartments, and Beaches on Lammermoor. Adding to a unique collection… Read more »
From Bondi to barrels, Dr Chris Brown visits Yeppoon Lagoon and Surf Lakes Yeppoon
Posted on June 21st, 2022
Last week, Capricorn Enterprise in partnership with Surf Lakes Yeppoon hosted Australia’s popular veterinarian, author and television presenter, Dr Chris Brown, who spent time soaking up the rays at Yeppoon Lagoon before hitting the waves at Surf Lakes Yeppoon to… Read more »
